502 University Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
OFF MARKET

502 University Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850

  • Studio
  • 2,040 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

$567,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,815/mo*
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$567,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,815/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Studio
2,040 sqft
(on 0.37 acres)

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Description

One of the oldest homes on University Avenue, the Mary B. Wood House was built for and occupied by Ezra Cornell's mother-in-law and is named after her. The house is Second Empire style and was built in 1873. Fully leased and the gross income for 2022.2023 year is $72,600.Converted to student housing in the 1980s, this house has 5 units, legal for 8 unrelated people. 2019 Certificate of Compliance to convey. Landlord's style is to pay utilities, though there are 3 heating systems and future owner could pass on heating costs for 2 of 5 units.3rd heating system heats 3 remaining apts. Landlord provides hot and cold water, most furnishings and all appliances on site. Seller to provide inventory of personal property. Tenants in this building have the right to use coin-op laundry located at 508 University, owned by the same landlord.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 16, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 502 University Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2040 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: See RemarksLaundry: Common Area
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas,Separate Meters,Baseboard,Forced Air,Hot WaterAir Conditioning: Separate MetersHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Parking: Concrete,Off Site,Other,Parking Available,One Space,On Street,See Remarks,Two or More Spaces
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Connected

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1873
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information
Parcel Number: 500700 32.23

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $595,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Oct 31 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ithaca CityCommunity: University Hill Historic
School Information
Elementary School: Fall Creek ElementaryElementary School District: IthacaJr High / Middle School: Boynton MiddleJr High / Middle School District: IthacaHigh School District: Ithaca

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2040 Square Feet

Community

Units in Building: 1

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Business

Expense
Tenant Pays: Electricity

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: IB407834Living Area Range Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-36109-N-500700 3223-R-N
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Carol Bushberg, (607) 279-4530
Carol Bushberg Real Estate
Edward Finegan, (607) 279-0234
EDWARD J FINEGAN
Bought with: Andrew Schreck, (585) 802-7827, Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#IB407834

Price History for 502 University Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/31/2023$570,000Sold
NYSAMLSs #IB407834
02/19/2023$595,000PendingITMLS #407834
12/18/2022$595,000ContingentITMLS #407834
12/06/2022$595,000Listed For SaleITMLS #407834
11/05/2022ListingRemovedITMLS #406571
09/14/2022$595,000PriceChange
ITMLS #406571
05/04/2022$608,000Listed For SaleITMLS #406571
04/16/2022ListingRemovedITMLS #405431
11/30/2021$618,450ContingentITMLS #405431
10/26/2021$618,450Listed For SaleITMLS #405431
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What Locals Say about Ithaca

At least 179 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there's wildlife

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "Meeting neighbors for fireplace socializing and watching everyone’s pets is great. The view of July 4th is lovely"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of inebriated college students driving short distances around the neighborhoods when they shouldn’t be and overly intoxicated walking by houses shouting/ overly rowdy at all times of the night & early morning."
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog friendly and family friendly. Close to Northeast Elementary and Dewitt Middle school - I used to walk to school as a kid growing up there. Safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of college students partying (loud music, public drinking/intoxication, recreational drug use, etc..)."
    4
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  • Trulia User
    "I have been living in Cayuga heights for 4 years, love it absolutely. Feel sad to leave such a quiet and beautiful place."
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  • Samara G.
    "They would like the dog park mostly the skateboard park and the only thing they wouldn’t like is some landlords expect dog deposits and some don’t allow dogs, whether working dog or not."
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  • Vanessa H. B.
    "I walk to my office, which is around the corner from where I live. I love it! There is public transport, which I would feel good about using if I moved. "
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  • Tristan H.
    "Public transportation is readily available and accessible by all who live in Cayuga Heights. TCAT busses run very often and go in all directions."
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  • Lj279
    "It is hard to live here and depend on public transportation. You must have a car for groceries and emergencies. There is no biking path or good side walks. "
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  • Mnichols
    "I have lived on south hill for 25 years in 2 different homes. It is close to downtown and state park, I can walk to ithaca college and buttermilk falls park in 10 min each."
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  • Kurtwright
    "Close to CORNELL campus......walkable Close to Ithaca Commons.....walkable Well maintained historic houses"
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. The local park is a great asset of the neighborhood. "
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  • Joshua P.
    "Views, street lights and nature trail. Traffic can get a bit fast, but the road is safe. New bike paths across the bridge are interesting "
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  • Paul
    "It is a very easy commute to downtown. Slightly more to the colleges. I consider commutes under 15 minutes to be easy though. I know Ithacans complain about traffic at the “octopus”, but that’s only because most of them have never seen traffic."
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  • David W.
    "Amazing location! I walk 10 blocks to work. Gimme Coffee is on the way. Historic Northside Triangle is the place to be!"
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  • Dani932
    "The apartments aren't upgraded for the amount you pay on a one-bedroom. The area is quiet and l haven't had any issues living here."
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  • Ronald B.
    "Semi-rural atmosphere. Lots of walking paths and hiking trails in the area. Our area of Dryden is in the Ithaca School District, whisky is very good."
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful, nice view. The community is looking forward to sidewalks that will help the area become more navigating. The community is nice but not as inviting as some may like."
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  • Latoya Peterson
    "Landlords don’t except Section 8 assistants. Good luck getting your security deposit back!?! Slum lords own most property here unfortunately."
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  • Trulia User
    "Access to public transportation a plus. They need to work on installing shoulders on west king road. Commuting is easy"
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  • Paul
    "I've lived in the area for 13 years. I've lived in Northeast Ithaca specifically for 5 years. Northeast Ithaca is very competitive as far as buying a home. The people are great and Northeast Elementary including the Ithaca City School District is beyond amazing. Northeast Ithaca is close to Cornell University. There are many reasons why homes in in Northeast Ithaca are in high demand."
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  • Littlespoon1970
    "I have lived here for three years and I feel safe in this neighborhood. People are friendly and it’s in walking distance to the commons and my work at Ithaca High School."
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  • Dsevey
    "My commute is within 15 minutes and traffic is never an issue. I would like to see more public transportation options. "
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  • LexiH
    "This place is pretty quiet, it’s a really nice neighborhood very safe and it’s close to the airport and many trails to walk so you can Birdwatch very beautiful during the summer and spring."
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  • Ithacadale169
    "the area I live in is quiet and full of nature with a creek and trails to walk. there are a few loud dogs but they are usually quiet"
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  • Paul
    "We have neighborhood holiday parties and always run into many familiar faces at community events. Ithaca is a safe small town with great restaurants and attractions."
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  • Joann.reinhardt
    "Community that gives to family & children of many activities. Dryden offers healthy activities for all ages. Library is an investment for the community. "
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  • Joann.reinhardt
    "Great community for young families as well as the retired couples. The city and colleges offer many free entertainment to all of the residents. Many grocery stores and restaurants and retail stores to shop. Unique shops on the main common area in the middle of the city. There is so many outdoor lights activities for all ages in the Finger Lakes area. "
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  • Tim T.
    "There are two parks in a three block area. Level walking throughout the neighborhood. It would be nice however for the city to make the parks more dog friendly and put up waste containers for doggy poop bags. "
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  • Theguru1992
    "ithaca is a collage towns with many store fronts an bars stores are simple walk down the hill. great place to live or rent with family or going to college"
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  • Kristin c.
    "Like: many dog owners and they are friendly Not like: no sidewalks on roads where cars drive very fast"
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  • Mmogelonsky
    "Lots of dogs everywhere and great walking paths...not a lot of sidewalks but drivers are careful. A bit of a drive to the dog park downtown but there are some open areas nearby "
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502 University Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a studio, 2,040 sqft multi-family built in 1873. This property is not currently available for sale. 502 University Ave was last sold on Oct 31, 2023 for $570,000 (4% lower than the asking price of $595,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 502 University Ave is $567,400.